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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?  "
Well you won't die...but it's not healthy, sustainable or pleasant to do. And most likely if you do lose weight you will put it back on in the near future. |
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By *ay19720Man
over a year ago
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Hi op...my advice would be to make yr own....I use almond milk..then I put in veg..then a banana then loads strawberries to take the flavour. ..I had these plus a dinner and put on 5kg.. (thought I was going to have chemo)..so on thier own..they would be all u need..plus u can make what u enjoy..  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on
Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok
Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on
Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok
Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week "
It is the slim quickly stuff |
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Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks. |
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The trick to getting in shape is making sustainable better changes. Reduce processed foods, particularly sugar. Eat more veg. It really is as simple as that. I used to do it in my twenties to shred up prior to a job, always worked. And if you do it right, you will not be lethargic and devoid of essential nutrients.
If you are looking for a quickish fix though, if I had to stick my neck out I'd recommend either the dukan diet or going veggie/vegan for a fortnight. |
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"Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on
Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok
Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week "
Never used mutant mass to replace meals, only to bulk meals up.
I wouldn’t bother with the shakes, everyone I know who has used them, the weight will just come straight back on when you finish them. Better off just eating normal foods in a calorie deficit. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The trick to getting in shape is making sustainable better changes. Reduce processed foods, particularly sugar. Eat more veg. It really is as simple as that. I used to do it in my twenties to shred up prior to a job, always worked. And if you do it right, you will not be lethargic and devoid of essential nutrients.
If you are looking for a quickish fix though, if I had to stick my neck out I'd recommend either the dukan diet or going veggie/vegan for a fortnight. "
The veggie thing won’t work for me. I’ve not eaten meat since ‘93. I do eat some fish tho. |
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Have a look at lowering your carb intake. I don't mean keto just cutting back. You will probably lose weight slowly but its sustainable long term.
I had to cut back on carbs for health reasons and its relatively easy to incorporate into every day eating |
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"Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks. "
This, basically low carb combined with intermittent fasting, is healthy, sustainable and effective. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? "
I did a month and a half on only huel (3 a day) as an experiment for a meal source on a cycling holiday. Would not recommend though they can be good as a once in a while.
I was fine but it was terribly dull and my body never properly adapted to, what was essentially, a liquid diet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? "
You will last a few weeks most , then you will get ill and put on more weight than previously. If you wish to lose weight
1. Exercise 1 hr daily
2. Drink 2 litres of water
3. Eat 5/6 small meals a day
4. vegetarian 5 days
5. Chicken/Fish remaining 2 days
6. Hot Lemon water every morning
7. Wine/ beer only on Saturdays (free day)
If you wish to know more send me a pm and will tell you how to maintain weight and normal lifestyle.If you don't good luck its easy once you start and give up that shite. |
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"Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks. "
see if I miss breakfast or cut down on carbs I dont lose as much as I do when I eat properly. Was told by my nutritionist that skipping breakfast was the meal i shouldn't ever skip as it starts the metabolism
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
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" Was told by my nutritionist that skipping breakfast was the meal i shouldn't ever skip as it starts the metabolism "
Yes, that's true.
My biggest intake of the day is breakfast.
Lighter and lighter intake as the day goes on.
Plenty of water and a few miles of walking, too.
"Eat less, move more" |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch
works for me too... when i stick to it x"
Only thing that's worked for me too. 3 1/2 stone down and the freedom to still have treats x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Put two of the sachets away. With the other sachet, every time you eat a meal put the sachet over your food. Any food that's under the sachet you leave. Simple. |
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
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"Just go Vegan, hubby lost 2 stone in 5 months...."
I'm vegan and I gained a stone and a half in 3 months last year. When I first went vegan I did lose weight. And gaining weight was my crazy binge eating (long story) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just go Vegan, hubby lost 2 stone in 5 months...."
I put a stone on when I went veggie. Mainly because when I was eating meat I actually wasn’t. Never finished a meal cos I didn’t like it.
I’m not going to start eating meat after all these years just to lose weight tho. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch
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Just got weighed today..first week back on it. I lost 6lb so really chuffed.
I did SW in 2007 and lost 5 stone 4 overall |
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?
Well you won't die...but it's not healthy, sustainable or pleasant to do. And most likely if you do lose weight you will put it back on in the near future."
correct you will definitely put the weight back on and probably a bit more. Why not do it the healthy way eat clean and exercise that's what I did and I lost 5 stone. |
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"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch
Just got weighed today..first week back on it. I lost 6lb so really chuffed.
I did SW in 2007 and lost 5 stone 4 overall "
SW is also great way to do it I know lots of people it has worked for. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? "
I joined slimming world used their diet and also some slim fast shakes you need to eat a lot of good salad tomatoes or your body will go into storage and not Keto so won’t burn fat also you don’t look like you need to loose weight. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? I joined slimming world used their diet and also some slim fast shakes you need to eat a lot of good salad tomatoes or your body will go into storage and not Keto so won’t burn fat also you don’t look like you need to loose weight. "
Well I’m a stone heavier than I was a year ago. I’m on hrt and I know I’ll gain some as my boobs develop etc
I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight.
I suck my tummy in when I take photos. |
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I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight. "
Oh that's shitty. Chunky Monkey has such a nicer ring to it! :D Sorry... couldn't resist.
Hope you get to where you want to be. It's always about making yourself feel good, not others. As long as it stays physically and mentally healthy. |
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? I joined slimming world used their diet and also some slim fast shakes you need to eat a lot of good salad tomatoes or your body will go into storage and not Keto so won’t burn fat also you don’t look like you need to loose weight.
Well I’m a stone heavier than I was a year ago. I’m on hrt and I know I’ll gain some as my boobs develop etc
I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight.
I suck my tummy in when I take photos. "
First of all my only advice is be happy with who you are. But
Hrt will make you gain weight and that's just a hormonal thing. If you're already vegetarian then I'd probably advise doing a little more exercise but if you can't be bothered with that then either ask your doctor about a course of Hrt that doesn't make you gain weight OR cut our carbs. I would try some fad diet when your weight gain is in relation to hormones.
Final advice! Be happy with who you are. I know I already said it but being confident in who you are regardless of size or comments will make you much happier than any diet. |
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By *hezGeekCouple
over a year ago
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I started using Huel about 18 months ago as work patterns meant I was often either skipping meals or eating junk. I have one at breakfast and another at lunch, with a full cooked meal in the evening. The weight loss has been reasonable, but the biggest benefit has been in increased energy levels and less desire to snack between meals. It’s not for everyone (GG can’t stand the stuff!) but it’s worked out okay for me so far.
-GC |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If it is weight you want to lose then just restrict your calorie intake.
I’ve been on an 1800 cal/day diet for a year. I gave up sugar, pudding, alcohol and I try to walk at least 2 miles a day.
I drink 2 x 200ml PHD diet protein shakes daily.
I’ve never felt better. |
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? "
I wonder what it's like a few days in?
I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew 
How are you finding it op? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?
I wonder what it's like a few days in?
I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew
How are you finding it op?"
Well day two has meandered past.
I had a shake for breakfast and one for lunch. Didn’t have a morning snack and I’ve just got back from rescuing my ex who now lives in a caravan. The awning had blown in so I’ve built a wooden frame for it. Feel like I’ve been pretty energetic doing that battling the wind.
I had two sticks of celery with a little bit of humous as a snack.
Now I’m supposed to make a meal limiting its calorific content so I’ll go and be inventive.
It’s been ok so far. |
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"Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks. "
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs it after going without food for hours. It kick starts your metabolism, increase brain function and overcomes any morning slugish feelings. If you want to skip a meal, you are better of skipping lunch. |
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs it after going without food for hours. It kick starts your metabolism, increase brain function and overcomes any morning slugish feelings. If you want to skip a meal, you are better of skipping lunch."
Nope, not true. |
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?
I wonder what it's like a few days in?
I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew
How are you finding it op?
Well day two has meandered past.
I had a shake for breakfast and one for lunch. Didn’t have a morning snack and I’ve just got back from rescuing my ex who now lives in a caravan. The awning had blown in so I’ve built a wooden frame for it. Feel like I’ve been pretty energetic doing that battling the wind.
I had two sticks of celery with a little bit of humous as a snack.
Now I’m supposed to make a meal limiting its calorific content so I’ll go and be inventive.
It’s been ok so far. "
Good luck  |
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"If it is weight you want to lose then just restrict your calorie intake.
I’ve been on an 1800 cal/day diet for a year. I gave up sugar, pudding, alcohol and I try to walk at least 2 miles a day.
I drink 2 x 200ml PHD diet protein shakes daily.
I’ve never felt better. "
i recommend phd diet whey to, also jstnutrition are really good. very tasty |
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs it after going without food for hours. It kick starts your metabolism, increase brain function and overcomes any morning slugish feelings. If you want to skip a meal, you are better of skipping lunch.
Nope, not true. "
We shall agree to disagree then |
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs it after going without food for hours. It kick starts your metabolism, increase brain function and overcomes any morning slugish feelings. If you want to skip a meal, you are better of skipping lunch.
Nope, not true.
We shall agree to disagree then "
I feel it’s the most important, without it I’m probably a nightmare to deal with. I also don’t recommend skipping any meals anyways |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The best diet is the one that works for you that is sustainable and puts you overall in a daily calorie deficit.
The simple method is follow your usual diet but slightly cut back on portion size. This way you aren’t restricting yourself from any food you like. Combining this with an increased output, walk at lunchtime etc, will speed up the process.
Personally I never put clients on replacement shakes because you’ve changed the association with normal foods and this isn’t beneficial long term.
As we mature we do have to accept that our metabolism slows and age isn’t just a number
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"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....
So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them? "
I did this for 10 months once and lost 10st. It worked for me but the first time is the 'golden time'... I've never managed to stick to it since. I regained 5st so it's not always true that you'll gain it 'all back plus more'. You just have to be 100% committed and not cheat at all.
I'm assuming it's a ketogenic diet... once you go into ketosis (takes about 4 days) your hunger disappears and you feel very charged with energy. Good luck! PM if you want any more info. |
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"Simple eat less do more
No fancy diets
Cheaper plus more likely to maintain if change lifestyle
For myself that’s the best quote. It may not suit others but the best way. "
Yep, although you still need to spend time appreciating what a quality diet is in the first place |
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We both eat huel for breakfast and sometimes to make up missing calories or when we're in a hurry and have no food in or can't be bothered to prepare something, we both find it works very well for us but would not want to live off it for every meal.
Best way we've found to track actual calorie burn is using a Garmin Vivoactive watch and recording food with myfitnesspal.
Male half of the couple needs to lose several kg of weight again, so now getting back into eating properly and getting to the gym after a hip injury in September meant cycling and running stopped entierly and that combined with pain killers as caused a lot of weight gain  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It’s a post Christmas thing mixed with no longer doing an extremely physical job 
Am I right in thinking that you was a bricklayer??
Or am I think of someone else?"
Lol. I was a bathroom installer. X |
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"Yay. 
I did it. Lost a stone  "
Well done! Feeling better for it no doubt. Further to go or holding it there? Hope you can comfortably transition to a good long term normal, I found that the hardest bit. |
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"Yay.
I did it. Lost a stone
Well done! Feeling better for it no doubt. Further to go or holding it there? Hope you can comfortably transition to a good long term normal, I found that the hardest bit. "
Well I’m at the weight I wanted so now I need to adjust my diet to stay there. |
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Going processed free has been the best thing for weight loss I found.. Similar to what was posted above.
Low carb
No sugar
Mostly vegetables, fish, chicken and whole foods.
2.5-3 ltrs water a day
Intermittent fasting (usually dinner eaten by 6pm latest and wait till lunch the next day however I switch this up to keep the metabolism working)
And using a lot of turmeric and garlic for there anti inflammatory properties.
I lost 4 stone in 4 months and have started again recently and dropped a stone in the first 3 weeks.
My meal portions are still large, I'm not hungry and find my autoimmune disease is helped by it.
As humans we never had a steady supply of food to eat 3 meals or more a day.. Our digestive systems need a break.
L x
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